A ruby set dress ring by Van Cleef & Arpels, 1940s, the ring of bold geometric design, centred with a vertical line of five rubies between broad angular shoulders, stamped to the inside shank ‘VAN CLEEF & ARPLES - 47.676’, the outer shank with French eagle’s head guarantee mark and assay mark, ring size G½ (leading edge), gross weight 18.6gm. £1200-1500